South America’s confectionery market battles the economic storm of coronavirusThe South American confectionery market is one which has enjoyed a strong international reputation, yet as Neill Barston discovers, this year’s coronavirus pandemic has affected the region notably, as it has with other territories around the world Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
‘Punitive’ US tariffs on German biscuits and waffles has impacted heavily on marketsA decision to impose a 25% tariff on sweetened biscuits and waffle ranges exported from Germany to the United States has had a key negative impact on the country’s market, according to the BDSI, the nation’s confectionery trade association. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam Cocoa supports key African cocoa producers with medical supplies amid pandemicThe international Olam Cocoa group has delivered a support package providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and key medical supplies to cocoa farming communities tackling coronavirus across Central and West Africa.
UK manufacturers survey to assess sector impact of coronavirusA key survey of UK manufacturers, including businesses operating within confectionery and bakery markets, is being undertaken to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
